It should come as no surprise
That the spread of social media has given rise
To self-obsession, many of us regularly post online
Pictorial evidence of our daily lives- workouts, outfits, nail designs..
It becomes a reflex and we do not pause
To think why we are posting something, because
We’ve become accustomed to the flattering comments
That we get on our posts, never mind that few are sincere in their intent..
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If you think hard, unless you are a public figure or a celebrity
Why would most people be interested in the
nitty-gritty
Details of your personal life, why would they care
About what you do all day- although if you share
Too much, some day it may come back to bite
If you became a public figure, much to your future critics’ delight
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Documenting life on social media in an aesthetically pleasing way
Paints a false picture of your life from day to day
You are probably doing it because of the attention you receive
But at the same time, other people you unwittingly deceive
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As always, this verse is written as much for me
As for anyone else, I need to evaluate objectively
How much and what I post, the reasons why I do so
How my insecurities play into my posts, I want to know..
Passion...unbridled 